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Aarhus, Denmark has never had a place like Kupé. Then again, Aarhus had never had a venue like Train before, Kupé’s live event/discotheque sister venue located right next door.

Kupé is Train’s trendy lounge attachment, a luxurious place to warm up before a concert or cool down afterwards. More big city London or New York than Aarhus, guests can venture back and forth between Train’s upbeat atmosphere and Kupé’s more intimate setting. The 350 capacity lounge maintains a sociable, comfortable atmosphere because, as Kupé itself states, “Not everyone can dance all night long.”

Closure Handbag With Structured Leather Women Push Crossbody Blush Madden Patent Lock Steve Handle Top Faux Evie Flap More Cyclo 04s backlight seven large recessed circles or sky domes in the ceiling (4 in each dome), giving the appearance of light emanating from above when in actuality the bar sits on the ground floor of a multi-floor hotel. The effect is both uplifting and spacious.

In a uniquely designed lighting element created by the architect himself, ceiling-mounted Alien 02 color changing spots project straight down through a tunnel of special light-guiding mesh that also acts as a projection surface. The effect is of large, color changing ceiling to floor lamps, a type of modern-day lava lamp.

Along the façade windows a row of recessed RGB color mixing Cyclo 04 Wallwashers color the length of the space. Visible from the street outside, they provide a hint of what awaits inside. Finally, a double-doored area between Train and Kupé used to keep Train’s louder beats from invading the lounge is illuminated by more Cyclo 04 Wallwashers.

Lighting control

Lighting control is by a PC-based LightJockey system with all scenes and sequences triggered via a touchscreen so employees can easily decide what mood they want in the lounge. All conventional and halogen lighting is also controlled via LightJockey through 516 II DMX to 0-10 converters. Henrik Kristensen of Martin Scandinavia completed all lighting programming for Kupé.

Kupé audio

As Kupé is more for yapping than yelling, the audio system is appropriately discreet. New customizable Martin FLAT Panel speakers are disguised in the ceiling – supporting subs as well – painted white to blend perfectly. FLAT offers a unique ambient audio atmosphere in an innovative, slim speaker that manages to seamlessly integrate sound with interior design.